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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.37, 14,252.07 and 5,851.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.37, 14,252.07 and 5,851.12 is: 8,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.37 : 14,252.07 = 5,851.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.37/14,252.07 = 5,851.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.37x = 14,252.07 × 5,851.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.37x = 83,390,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,390,551.94/10,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.72

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